Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Skillet
A juicy and flavorful garlic butter chicken thigh skillet that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet; cook until skin is crispy and golden, about 6-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook the other side for another 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some sauce over them.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with steamed vegetables or over creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.